Writing

A good conference
8/1/2008 7:00:29 AM by: Elsi

"How was the conference?" This is what everyone was saying Thursday morning as we walked to the closing session. "How did it go for you?"I have a friend who came to the conference with two (yes, TWO) contracts for two books. Another friend was offered a contract while she was there. An editor plans to present a project of mine at committee this fall. Does that make it a good conference?No—it's mighty nice, but that's not what makes the conference glow in my memory. I met friends I've known from other years. I made new friends. I participated in writing-related conversations from dawn till 'way past dusk. That makes it a good conference.And, we talked about the Lord, how He's working in our lives, how He leads us and encourages us. We talked about watching Him arrange details to put us where He wants us. We shared His protection in hard times. And that's what made it a good conference. Friends ... writing friends ... writing friends who love the Lord ... what more could I want?Well, I wouldn't object to a contract, but ... ;-D